Azaleas

irkwater · Post by **irkwater** » Feb 12, 2006 9:49 am

These two Satsuki azaleas were photographed last July.when all my other azaleas and rhodies had long since gone. Maybe one day these two will make good bonsai

George Nesfield · Post by **George Nesfield** » Feb 12, 2006 11:10 am

Hi,
The one on the left looks like it has good potential to be a bonsai the trunk looks reasonably shaped and thick.
George.

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Feb 13, 2006 12:20 pm

They look great, I always have problems with Azaleas, everyone I've ever had as died

I'm not sure if its my soil, I really need to test it.
Colin

George Nesfield · Post by **George Nesfield** » Feb 13, 2006 3:16 pm

Hi Colin.
You need a mix of ericacious soil for the acidity and pea gravel for the drainage.
George.

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Feb 14, 2006 11:07 am

Thanks George I might give one a try in a pot. How can I change my garden soil if thats the problem?

Oh by the way that cotoneaster got run over by the builders

Snapped it in two.
Colin

irkwater · Post by **irkwater** » Feb 15, 2006 5:37 am

Talking of growing azaleas in pots,I bought some Japanese kanuma compost and was puzzled by the look of it.

It looks like dried lumpy clay.Do I use it neat or just mix it with the compound George describes.
I would be gratefull for any advice

Brian

Hallson Gardens

Azaleas

Azaleas

Kanuma compost